Alium?

Did it smell like an allium? Did you happen to crush a leaf tip just to see? Are there 6 petals or 5?

^ Nope, did not have a chance to smell it...as my hands were pretty full..

And you mean petals per flower?

The flower ball was about the size of a half dollar, though..

Yes, petals per flower.

Yes, allium. If you crush the leaves it smells like onion/garlic. Alliums bloom in spring. I have a white variety that blooms about the size of a quarter and Allium Sensation-purple balls the size of tennis balls. I love, love, love them. Come back every year. Deer resistant. Animal resistant in general.

^ Thanks, great ID & sure...will keep an eye out for seedheads later... B)

As a note, I didn't find the seed head easy to keep an eye on...once the flowers turn brown, you might want to tie a woman's used hose over it...to capture.

^ Aye, well these are in an area that I don't necessarily frequent that often. So, I can't necessarily keep that tight a wrap on them, so to speak lol...